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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
2
The record outlines a large livestock sale with buyers and vendors, listing cattle, sheep, and related lots. It notes buyers from multiple towns, stock movements, and prices realized, including detailed totals and individual lot valuations.
A Colac produce sale featured a large assortment of vegetables fruits and furniture. Buyers attended as vendors including Martin Vyas and Alia Laval with items ranging from potatoes cabbages and peas to nets and household goods. The sale concluded with brisk bidding and plans for a second auction next Thursday.
A garbled Melbourne report notes the Warket Melbourne district cooperative producing and a public meeting at The Shore Hall. It records attendance by CW Johnstone and others, with economic discussions and declarations following a four member slate.
Report from Selwood and Vaee outlines cattle sales at Berne with large shipment volumes and strong dairy demand. Notes active beef cattle trade, mixed class activity, and several dated lots alongside pig and miscellaneous livestock listings.
Help sought for recovery of a boy missing after a slaughter at paddock. Five young Lani by Pye WN Pow and a two year old Draucht Bay Wilby are involved. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Apply George Byrne Murray Borenalow St from Lerewillipe or Bryan Brox Wind nit Manufacturers Colac.
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State Gavince Bank advertises loans on farms from £3,008 at 6 percent interest with options to reduce principal, prepay balance, and extend payments. Terms allow leasehold loans and flexible balance payments with small charges, available at any time. Includes bank location on Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Sunday church notices follow.
The piece discusses postwar Britain's chance to rebuild around munition-era factories repurposed for civilian goods. It argues for prudent industrial policy, national sacrifice, and continued government guidance to ease postwar recovery while restoring Britain’s leadership in global commerce and industry.
George Warner Velac, aged 59, will be laid to rest at Colne Cemetery Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Funeral will be held at Sharrow residence.
A reflection on prewar German industrial gains as compared with Britain. The piece cites figures from the London Daily Mail about workers, production in iron, steel, engineering, mining, textiles, and building, arguing Germany outpaced Britain in key sectors despite superior shipping and imperial reach. It notes signs of impending conflict and calls for reconsideration of economic strength.
An event at Howpital betrolt memeer features EE Mr wd Mad miter Gregor Wool and Me Wil HuKies performing The Mocgteanrs Chitheriing and songs like Jester Drew. Proceeds benefit Me Veloce Public Hospital while damage reports rise across Lismore Prextpow Berryhank from recent storms.
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